National Theatre Live: This House

Overview

February 1974 marks a turbulent time as Ted Heath's Conservative government falls from grace, leading to a hung Parliament. Labour orchestrates a minority government through strategic negotiations with the Liberals, Scottish Nationalists, and Northern Irish representatives. However, this delicate coalition crumbles by October, prompting another election. Labour narrowly secures a majority of just three votes, intensifying the political struggle. As party lines fray, even gravely ill MPs are brought in to ensure their votes count. James Graham's gripping play transports audiences to a chaotic era of UK politics, revealing the gritty realities of power struggles.